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These balances offer redesigned user interface

Mettler Toledo The redesigned user interface of the NewClassic balances (photo, p. 32D-2) allows for more intuitive operation, with “SmartKeys” that directly access preferred applications, and a high-contrast display for easier reading. NewClassic balances also feature a new metal housing…

This weigh batch system can loosen bulk material before blending

Flexicon A new bag-weigh-batch system can loosen bulk solid material that has solidified during storage and shipment before discharging the material by weight and blending it into a liquid stream. The skid-mounted system (photo) incorporates two bulk-bag unloading frames, each…

This sifter allows quick screen changeouts

The CS-1 gyratory sifter is a stacked-deck sifter designed to save time and labor in screen changes. Screen inserts can be switched within minutes using only standard hand tools, without the need for glues or tensioning machines. The CS-1 provides…

Bucket conveyor will ‘go anywhere’ you need it

Gough Econ Known as the Go Anywhere Conveyor (photo), this unit uses cantilevered buckets that move vertically and horizontally and can turn any direction up to 90 deg. without having to transfer the load being conveyed, making it very flexible.…

This particulate matter transmitter handles harsh environments

Filtersense A new loop-powered particulate matter (PM) transmitter (photo) from this company can function in harsh environments and applications, such as coal flyash, carbon black, cement kilns, spray dyrers and chemical processing. The EPA-compliant product features heavy-duty construction, single-piece mounting,…

This Efficient Jet Mill Uses Less Energy

Until now, the use of air-jet mills was mainly limited to high-grade products with a high added value due to the high-energy consumption. The new e-Jet System opens up completely new application areas for this type of dry fine grinding…

Standard Milling Machines and Classifiers Get Downsized

Introduced last month at Powtech 2008 (Nuremberg, Germany; September 30 – October 2), the Picojet opposed jet mill is one of the manufacturer’s minimachines that have been downscaled from the well-known standard machine range that will gradually be added to…

No pumps required for this sampling system

This firm has developed a PFA version of its Deep Flow sampling system (photo) as an economical alternative to corrosion-resistant metals such as titanium, tantalum or alloys. Deep Flow uses a magneto-pneumatic drive to circulate the product to be analyzed…

Charge more than reactors with this powder-transfer system

Dietrich Engineering Consultants Although especially designed for safe reactor charging, the PTS powder-transfer system (photo) has proven itself in many applications of a much wider spectrum than traditional reactor charging. The PTS-System is exempt from ATEX 95, and therefore does…

Handle eight load cells with this crane-weighing system

Applicable to new and existing cranes, this crane-weighing system features G4 advanced process-control software that can connect up to eight load cells, each with a separate channel, while performing standard weighing functions and controlling and logging overload. The weighing solution…